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For the commercial transportation business, moving things from point A to point B is job one. This coverage explores all of those movements at a global level and focuses on everything from global trade, ocean shipping, and port activity to intermodal business, rail operations and the greater supply chain.
 

Business, Logistics

May Trailer Orders Drop 19.7%; OEMs Say Backlogs Still Strong

New trailer orders fell 19.7% to 14,199 in May from a year earlier, ACT Research reported, but trailer manufacturers said backlogs remain strong and suggested that fleets soon will need to upgrade equipment.

July 2, 2012

Infographic: Ryder’s Foundation for a Successful Freight Brokerage

Globally, supply chains are facing unprecedented levels of disruption. As a result, shippers and carriers are challenged more than ever to keep goods moving while remaining profitable. While most brokerages point to technology as the key to achieving success, today’s setbacks have proven that technology alone isn’t enough.

Business, Logistics

Intermodal Traffic Rises 4.2% for Week

U.S. intermodal traffic rose 4.2% for the week ended Saturday from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.

June 29, 2012
Business, Government, Logistics

Consumer Confidence Drops to Lowest Level This Year

Consumer confidence dropped in June to the lowest level this year, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.

June 29, 2012
Business, Logistics

Manitoulin Acquires Can-Tran in Bid to Expand in Western Canada

Looking to expand further in western Canada, Manitoulin Global Forwarding, Mississauga, Ontario, said it has acquired Can-Tran International, Leduc, Alberta.

June 28, 2012
Business, Logistics

Epes Logistics Acquires N.C. Brokerage Firm

Epes Logistics said it bought brokerage firm Meredith Transport, to broaden service offerings of the Epes Carriers’ subsidiary. Terms were not disclosed.

June 28, 2012
Business, Logistics

Existing Home Sales Slip in May

Existing home sales declined 1.5% in May, the National Association of Realtors said Tuesday.

June 21, 2012
Business, Logistics

Faster Recovery Has Fizzled, Says Logistics Study’s Author

WASHINGTON — The fast-paced recovery most had hoped for hasn’t materialized and economists believe the country will suffer slow growth for three years, according to a report on logistics from the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.

June 20, 2012
Business, Logistics

A&S Services Buys Kinard Trucking

A&S Services Group said Monday it has acquired Kinard Trucking and its affiliates. Terms were not disclosed.

June 18, 2012
Business, Logistics

Intermodal Traffic Rises 3.8% for Week

U.S. intermodal traffic rose 3.8% for the week ended Saturday from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.

June 15, 2012
Business, Government, Logistics

Consumer Confidence Drops in June

Consumer confidence dropped in June to the lowest level this year, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.

June 15, 2012